Woodworkers will enjoy building these 21 good-looking and functional pieces of outdoor furniture, thanks to easy-to-follow instructions, full-color photos, and detailed drawings. Every projectÆs attractive, inexpensive, and requires only basic tools and off the shelf lumber to construct. 8 1/2 X 10. all in color 21 Easy Projects to Build StevieHenderson and MarkBaldwin Sterling/Lark128 pagesPB-Trade PaperbackPub Year : 2002ISBN: 0-8069-7356-0

Easy to follow and supplemented by excellent photos and drawings, the instructions are within the skill level of most....Recommended.öùLibrary Journal. 8 1/2 X 10. all in color
22 Practical Decorative Projects for Your Garden MarcianneMiller and OlivierRollin Lark144 pagesPB-Trade PaperbackPub Date: 03/2003ISBN: 1-57990-436-X

There's a long American tradition of furniture made directly from raw twigs or sticks. American willow-twig furniture and the Adirondack style are well-known types. Paul Ruhlmann teaches and works in a style that's closer to Adirondack. He gathers saplings of red maple and buckthorn (he's does his New England environment a favor by culling these invasive trees), peels them, joins them (he's invented a tool that makes instant tenons on sticks), and finishes them simply. Ruhlmann makes all sorts of furniture, but especially beautiful chairs with refined Shaker lines and woven seats that have a bit of the frontier about them.
This video will teach you the entire process, including how to select the parts of your project from raw sticks and how to steam-bend posts when necessary; as well as making the joints, finishing and weaving.

By: Dan Mack
112 pages (all in color), 8-1/2'' x 11''.
"...the perfect guide for anyone working with his hands."--Log Homes Illustrated. From sticks, twigs, and other found wood--nature's beautiful treasure--put together great-looking and brilliantly simple chairs, tables, screens, and more...in just a weekend! A renowned rustic woodworker, whose love of the art is absolutely irresistible, reveals the secrets of transforming the plain into the exceptional. With his straightforward, friendly instructions and easy techniques for cutting, mortise-and-tenon joinery, and wood weaving, even the completely inexperienced can enjoy the satisfaction of making furniture. It all begins with a 7-foot ladder: all the other projects, from a four-panel room divider to a garden arbor to a bentwood armchair, build on its basic construction principles. Throughout, galleries exhibit a range of work by professionals, designed to inspire and instruct, and boxed features highlight pertinent information. A very special extra: several of the most creative specialists in rustic woodwork generously offer their personal time-tested tips on finishing, the best tools, and safety procedures.

The projects have been tested by expert woodworkers and Wood magazine to ensure your success and satisfaction. Bills of materials, cutting diagrams, and step by step instructions are included. Each volume contains photos and illustrations. 25 Great Projects!
Projects include: Porch Swing, Porch Rocker, Adirondack Lawn Chair, Patio Chair, Outdoor Chair and Table, Folding Snack Table, Birdhouses, Bird Feeders, Wagon, Whirligig, Planter, Lighting, Planter/Bench combo, Party Cart and Numbers.
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The projects include chairs, tables, fountains, stepping stones and rocks, candleholders, planter boxes, and a watering can. Paint conversion chart... metric conversion chart.öùBooklist. ôA must-have for your book collections!öùTole World. 8 1/2 X 10. all in color.
Decorative Designs for Gardens, Patios, Decks More AretaBingham Sterling144 pagesPB-Trade PaperbackPub Year : 2001ISBN: 0-8069-4735-7

By: Cindy Burda, with Tom Stender
In just a single weekend, decorate your garden with a classic bench, bird feeder, planter, and more. No special skills, tools, or exotic lumber required! From functional gadgets to fabulous furniture, here are 20 quick, great-looking projects that even beginners can make. If you can saw a board, hammer a nail, and drive a screw, you can construct a seedling tray, hanging wine chiller, or picnic table. With carefully constructed plans, simple techniques, and inspiring photos.
128 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 10.